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MAX4968B/MAX4968C
16-Channel, Linear, High-Voltage Analog
Switches in BGA Package
General Description
Features
The MAX4968B/MAX4968C are 16-channel, high-lineari-
ty, high-voltage (HV), bidirectional SPST analog switches
with 18Ω (typ) on-resistance. The devices are ideal
for use in applications requiring high-voltage switching
controlled by a low-voltage control signal, such as
ultrasound imaging and industrial printing. The MAX4968C
provides integrated 40kΩ bleed resistors on each switch
terminal to discharge capacitive loads. Using HVCMOS
technology, these switches combine high-voltage bilateral
MOS switches and low-power CMOS logic to provide
efficient control of high-voltage analog signals.
● Save Space—Optimized for High-Channel-Count
Systems
• Small BGA Package
• 16 Integrated Channels
● High Performance—Designed to Enhance Image
Quality
• True Linear Switching—R
Flatness Guaranteed
ON
in Entire Input Range 46dB (typ) THD
• Low Parasitic Capacitance Guarantees High
Bandwidth
• Low-Charge Injection and Voltage Spiking
• 2nd Harmonic Distortion < -45dB at 2MHz ± 90V
Pulse Analog Class AB
In typical ultrasound applications, the MAX4968B/
MAX4968C do not require a dedicated HV supply, which
implies a significant simplification of system requirements.
The negative voltage supply can be shared with the
transmitter and the positive voltage supply is typically
+12V.
• DC to 30MHz Small-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(C
= 200pF)
LOAD
• 500kHz to 20MHz High-Signal Analog Bandwidth
(C = 200pF)
LOAD
• Extended Input Range Up to 210V
• -68dB (Typ) Off-Isolation at 5MHz (50Ω)
P-P
The devices are available in a 64-bump BGA package
and are specified over the -40NC to +85NC extended
temperature range.
● Increased Flexibility Saves Design Time
• No Dedicated High-Voltage Supplies Required
• Daisy-Chainable Serial Interface
Applications
• Asynchronous Set/Clear Input to Program All
Switches Without Need for SPI
● Medical Ultrasound Imaging
● Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
● Industrial Printing
● Superior Reliability
• Latch-Free SOI HVCMOS Process Technology for
High Performance and Robustness
• Integrated Overvoltage Protection
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-7312; Rev 0; 3/14